Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Idlewood Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $800 (55 Rentals)

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Lothian Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lothian Apartments

5543 Lothian RdBaltimore, MD 21212
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Marble Hall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marble Hall Gardens

4430 Marble Hall RdBaltimore, MD 21218
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Stratford Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Apartments

6101 The AlamedaBaltimore, MD 21239
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Park Raven Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Raven Apartments

1806 Ramblewood RdBaltimore, MD 21239
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Pleasantview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasantview

6600 Knottwood CtBaltimore, MD 21214
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Dutch Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dutch Village

2349 Perring Manor RdBaltimore, MD 21234

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Pinehurst Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinehurst Apartments

310 E Melrose AveBaltimore, MD 21212
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Wellesley House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley House

2301 Pentland DrBaltimore, MD 21234
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Tall Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Oaks Apartments

1002 Pleasant Oaks RdBaltimore, MD 21234
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Idlewood, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Idlewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Idlewood area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Winston Estates priced from $950. Winston Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $986. Here are the most affordable Idlewood apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Winston ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath - The AlamedaStudio,1BA$986
Dutch Village1Bed, 1Bath Flat1BR,1BA$999
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Williamsburg2BR,1BA$1,000
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,034
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Raven1BR,1BA$1,065
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,069
Loch Raven Village ApartmentsStudio- ClassicStudio,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewood, MD

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Idlewood area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value Idlewood apartment is the Two Bedroom - 975 sqft Model at Towson Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $1,405 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Mid-Govans neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idlewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melrose Apartments3 BED / 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.45
Towson Crossing Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 975 sqft2BR,1BA$1.44
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Yorkewood3BR,1BA$1.56
4654 York Rd, Unit 24654 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
The Metropolitan of BaltimoreOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.40
Taylor GardensThe Lily2BR,1BA$1.39
Enclave at Mount Pleasant1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom R1BR,1BA$1.48
Winston Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Hillen & BelvedereThe Key2BR,1BA$1.57
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northern Baltimore. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Idlewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Idlewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Idlewood is under $1,085.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Idlewood?

The cheapest apartment in Idlewood is Winston Estates which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Idlewood costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Idlewood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 52 regular apartments in Idlewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Idlewood?

Cheap apartments in Idlewood have an average cost of $369 which is $1,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Idlewood.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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